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BMTC launches ‘Namma BMTC’ Mobile App with women safety features; 5,000 buses can be tracked for now

BMTC launches Namma BMTC Mobile App with women safety features, in-bus surveillance system, PIS boards, panic buttons, CCTV cameras. App available on Android & iOS platforms. 5000 buses to be tracked in real time, action to track remaining buses soon. #NammaBMTC #WomenSafety #Bengaluru

The Hindu · Sep 25, 2023

Karnataka: KSRTC and BMTC bags awards

KSRTC has bagged nine and BMTC has bagged four awards during the 17th Global Communication Conclave

The Hindu · Sep 24, 2023

Bengaluru bandh call likely to bring city to a halt on September 26

Bengaluru to face total bandh on Sep 26: Kannada orgs, farmers, transport unions, private schools, film industry, hotels/restaurants, cab drivers, Auto Rickshaw Drivers' Union support. Private schools extend moral support, eateries open. Police step up security.

The Hindu · Sep 23, 2023

BMTC official duped by fake ‘Mumbai police’, loses ₹95,000

Victim of cybercrime duped of ₹95,687 by man posing as customer care exec & DCP. Conmen threatened private firm employee with drugs & made away with ₹13.6 lakh. Police Commissioner launched 'Cyber Tip A Day' campaign to create awareness & share frauds committed by cyber crooks.

The Hindu · Sep 17, 2023

Here are the big stories from Karnataka today

Karnataka Today: International flight operations begin at KIA Terminal 2, and more

The Hindu · Sep 12, 2023

Bengaluru: Strike hits morning commute; while some schools opt for online classes, others declare holiday

The private transporters’ strike hit commuters in the morning as autorickshaws, cabs, and vehicles ferrying children to schools went off the roads as part of the strike. Though the strike was called off later in the afternoon, cab and autorickshaw services resumed only partially, continuing to posing hurdles to commuters. 

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

Bengaluru strike: Airport commuters face hardship as private cabs remain off road

Commuters travelling to and from the airport had to undergo hardship as private cabs remained off road due to the strike called by the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association on Monday.

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

Private transporters call off strike after meeting Transport Minister B. Ramalinga Reddy in Bengaluru

Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy told protestors, “As we have conveyed to the federation earlier, we will definitely constitute a welfare board for drivers. I have also spoken to BBMP Chief Civic Commissioner Tushar Giri Nath about establishing an Indira Canteen at the airport for the benefit of taxi drivers. We…

The Hindu · Sep 11, 2023

Bengaluru bandh: Cabs, private buses to be off road today; BMTC to run 500 extra schedules

Bengaluru commuters to face disruption on Monday due to transport strike. Private buses, cabs, auto-rickshaws to stay off roads. BMTC to run 500 extra trips to ensure public convenience. Private schools declare holiday/online classes. Protest march to Freedom Park by 10 lakh vehicles. Transport Minister blames political motive behind strike.

The Hindu · Sep 10, 2023

Private transporters’ strike in Bengaluru on September 11 likely to affect commuters

Bengaluru private transport unions call for bandh on Mon. 10 lakh vehicles incl. buses, autorickshaws, cabs, school buses likely to go off roads. 32 unions have 28 demands, incl. free bus rides for women, ban on bike taxis & private buses. Schools, airport, offices likely to be affected. Govt. has…

The Hindu · Sep 9, 2023